How to Pronounce "howlers"
word
ˈhaʊɫɝ
HOW-lerz
hˈaʊləz
HOW-luhz
Definition
'Howlers' are very obvious or embarrassing mistakes, especially in speaking or writing. The word can also refer to something unintentionally funny because it's so wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊɫɝ
British English
hˈaʊləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW-lerz
UK
HOW-luhz
Listen in Context
He made several howlers in his exam.
Her letter was full of funny howlers.
The news showed some classic howlers from live broadcasts.
That quiz had some epic howlers in the answers.